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    You are here: Home / Desserts / Bars & Brownies / Snickerdoodle Blondies

    Snickerdoodle Blondies

    January 26, 2020 By Sam 283 Comments

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    stack of snickerdoodle blondies on marble

    Even better than the cookies, these Snickerdoodle Blondies are buttery, soft, and have that classic signature snickerdoodle tang! These cinnamon-sugar coated blondies may be the best way to eat Snickerdoodles yet. Recipe includes a how-to video!

    Stack of snickerdoodle blondies to on marble board

    This snickerdoodle blondie recipe is actually one of the first recipes I ever shared on the blog (scroll down to the bottom of the page for a link to the original so you can have a good laugh at my early photography attempts). It’s one of my favorites, too. An easy-breezy recipe that can be mixed up (without a mixer!) in less than 15 minutes and finished baking in under 30.

    This recipe is the perfect marriage of my classic, buttery snickerdoodle cookies (only without the bother of dough-chilling or scooping) and my chewy blondie recipe. Subtly tangy, topped off with a generous shower of cinnamon and sugar, a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookie crumb, I think you’re going to love these.

    Snickerdoodle blondie ingredients

    Batter in a glass bowl

    What Makes these Snickerdoodle Bars So Good…

    Most of the ingredients we’re using are pretty standard ones you’ll be familiar with if you’ve made any of my other bar or cookie recipes. However, there are a two ingredients that are especially key here for the best snickerdoodle blondies.

     Butter

    No shortening, which so many old-fashioned cookie recipes use. We’re also melting our butter, which not only makes it easy to stir our batter together by hand (no mixer required), but also makes these snickerdoodle blondies especially soft and chewy and infuses every molecule with buttery flavor. As with many of my recipes, I opt to use unsalted butter and add salt so that we have full control over the flavor.

    Cream of tartar

    This is a big one. One of the questions I get asked most often about this recipe is “I don’t have cream of tartar, can I leave it out?”, to which I always say no, not really.

    Technically you could leave it out and these bars would still turn out… They’d still have the same texture, softness and chewiness. Since we’re not baking cookies and our batter is contained in a baking pan, we don’t really need to worry about the chemical/leavening role that this ingredient typically plays in snickerdoodle cookies. However, not everything in baking is always about chemistry. The important role that the cream of tartar plays here is for taste. This ingredient provides a signature tang that makes these taste like actual snickerdoodles and not just sugar cookie bars.  If you leave it out, you miss out on that classic flavor.

    Sprinkling cinnamon and sugar over batter before baking

    Then, of course, it goes without saying that a heavy topping of cinnamon and sugar is in order 👆🏻

    Tips

    • We’re using melted butter, but make sure to let it cool before you add your sugar to it. Butter that is too hot will melt your sugar, and you could end up with a greasy dough that doesn’t bake properly in the oven.
    • I use a metal baking dish, a glass one would be fine but the bars may need to bake for longer.
    • Snickerdoodle blondies should be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh for at least 3 days.
    • And, again, don’t leave out the cream of tartar (see notes above!).

    Today’s recipe is really so simple to make that I don’t have much else to say here!

    Snickerdoodle cookie bar with bite out of it to show soft chewy center texture

    Enjoy!

    More Bar Recipes to Try:

    • Copycat Cosmic Brownies
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
    • Homemade Brownies
    • Peanut Butter Blondies
    • Gingerbread Cookie Bars

    Let’s bake together! Head on over to my YouTube channel where I’ve already uploaded over 200 recipe videos that you can watch for free!

    stack of snickerdoodle blondies on marble

    Snickerdoodle Blondies

    Chewy delicious Snickerdoodle Blondie Bars, just as tasty as the cookies, but easier! Recipe includes a how-to video!
    4.75 from 94 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 24 squares
    Calories: 199kcal
    Author: Sam Merritt

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled until no longer warm to the touch (227g)
    • 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
    • 2 Tablespoon milk (30ml)
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
    • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (345g)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • ¾ teaspoon salt

    Topping

    • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
    • Grease and flour (or line with parchment paper) a 13x9 pan. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and milk. Stir well.
    • Add in eggs and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
    • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt.
    • Stir dry ingredients into butter mixture until combined.
    • Spread batter evenly into prepared 13x9 pan and prepare topping.

    Topping

    • In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over snickerdoodle blondie batter.
    • Bake on 350F (175C) for 25-28 minutes or toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with moist crumbs (not wet batter).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *This recipe was originally published in May of 2014 and has been updated to add more notes, a step-by-step video, a splash of vanilla extract, and new photos. Feel free to entertain yourself with some examples of my early photography from the original post.

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    Comments

    1. Jean

      February 19, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      Made these today and were so good. Been shut in for a week because of the snow and ice (Texas snowstorm) and needed something sweet. These were perfect. Definitely will make again.

      Reply
      • Sam

        February 20, 2021 at 9:50 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much, Jean! Stay warm! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Stella

      January 16, 2021 at 3:48 pm

      Recently my best friends mom passed away and I was looking for something to bake for her. I stumbled upon these. I had never tried a blonde before today absolutely delicious! And amazing straight out the oven!!! They cheered my friend up. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Sam

        January 17, 2021 at 10:03 pm

        I’m so sorry to hear about your friend’s mom. 🙁 I’m glad these were a bright spot for her. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jessica

      December 07, 2020 at 9:33 am

      How long will these last when stored at room temperature. I am planning to make them for Christmas, but I usually make cookies the week before Christmas and store them in airtight tins. Just wondering if they will still taste good after a week being stored in tins. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sam

        December 07, 2020 at 11:29 am

        Hi Jessica! They will be good for about a week in an air tight container. They will still be delicious days later. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jean Lindsly

      November 26, 2020 at 6:52 am

      4 stars
      I have a lactose intolerant son (25) I bake for him as very little non-milk product/non-butter products out there. I used almond mile and the crisco-butter flavored sticks. About 3/4 cub of the stick – it seems to be “oilier” than butter. If you have any tips for lactose free cooking (no butter, no cheese no milk) please point me to them. This was a great find when not wanted to sand and wait for cookies to come out.

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      • Sam

        November 26, 2020 at 9:47 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much, Jean! Unfortunately I am not very familiar with lactose free baking, but I do really appreciate your feedback on making it lactose free. It gives me good info for anyone else who asks. 🙂

        Reply
        • roberta mosenfelder

          December 29, 2020 at 12:03 pm

          5 stars
          I clearify the butter ( melt, rest, then pour off the clear at the top, the milk proteins sink or can be skimmed off. this works for me, who is allergic as well as lactose intolerant. instead of the milk, I use a nut milk or water.

      • Sarah

        February 14, 2021 at 12:34 pm

        Lactose free – I use good karma flax milk when I bake. You can try the Earth Balance, I usually use 3/4 butter sticks, don’t melt all the way, soften down so when you stir the butter melts. I added 1 more T milk, and 1-2 T green valley lactose free sour cream.

        Reply
    5. Susan J Smith

      November 19, 2020 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      I made these a couple of times now and get lots of compliments I was wondering how do you think these will freeze?

      Reply
      • Sam

        November 19, 2020 at 9:18 am

        I am so glad everyone enjoys them so much, Susan! I haven’t tried freezing them but I think they will do perfectly fine in the freezer. 🙂

        Reply
        • Joyce

          April 10, 2021 at 3:19 pm

          5 stars
          These are amazing! Snickerdoodles are my kids’ favorite cookie, but they are time consuming to make. These bars give us the flavor of the cookies without the time! Thank you for this recipe. I’m sure I will come back to it many times!

        • Sam

          April 11, 2021 at 10:09 pm

          I’m so glad everyone enjoyed them so much, Joyce! 🙂

    6. Janelle Witter

      November 02, 2020 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      Pure good fortune that I came across this recipe. Last year I came close with a mediocre at best snickerdoodle bar recipe. Snickerdoodle blondies seemed a better choice, and indeed. Our new favorite cookie, beating out my peanut butter brownies. I messaged my taste-tester friend and told her I had found a “delightful, really” recipe. “Soft, buttery……”
      Snickerdoodles need cream of tartar, thanks for keeping it in. And thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Sam

        November 02, 2020 at 10:22 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed it so much, Janelle! I agree with the cream of tartar. It’s not a snickerdoodle without it. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Anna Leonard

      October 07, 2020 at 10:29 pm

      5 stars
      Incredible!! Super easy and beginner friendly. I also did 3/4 cup of both brown sugar and granulated sugar and upped the cream of tartar to 1.5 tsp as suggested by previous commenters. A sweet, comforting treat PERFECT for fall. Going to warm one of these up and eat it with some pumpkin flavored ice cream. Woo!

      Reply
      • Sam

        October 08, 2020 at 9:58 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed them so much, Anna! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Michaela

      August 30, 2020 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these for my daughter’s first college care package of the year and I snuck a little taste. These are amazing!!! And so much easier than making a batch of cookies! I adjusted it slightly and added only 1 1/2 cups sugar (3/4 cups each brown and granulated) and then I added 1 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar since my cookie recipe calls for 2 tsp. This is my new go-to recipe for sure!

      Reply
      • Sam

        August 31, 2020 at 12:09 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed them so much, Michaela! Hopefully your daughter likes them just as much. 🙂

        Reply
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